Original British Napoleonic Naval Poop Deck Small Ship’s Carved Mermaid Figurehead from H.M.S. ARETHUSA German Militaria The most significant design difference

The most significant design difference from the ShKAS was that the gas cylinder was moved under the barrel in the ShVAK

showing only light to moderate use

but is definitely well made

REAR ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE in 1805

Shows real age and may date from the late 1950s or 1960s but could date from the 1980s

Original British Napoleonic Naval Poop Deck Small Ship’s Carved Mermaid Figurehead from H.M.S. ARETHUSA German Militaria The most significant design differenceOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Now this is truly magnificent! The Poop Deck on a ship was the platform above the cabin, the highest and farthest aft position on the ship. From here the captain had the best vantage point available on the deck. Royal Navy ships of the Napoleonic era were well decorated, and it seems that this lovely small ships figurehead once adorned the Poop Deck on the H. M. S. Minerva. Known as a 5th Rate Warship of the MINERVA CLASS